perfunctorily
adverb
Pronunciation: /pərˈfʌŋktərəli/
Definition
Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection, often as a matter of routine or duty.
Examples
She performed her daily chores perfunctorily, eager to finish and return to her book.
The manager gave a perfunctorily polite nod to the new employee before turning back to his screen.
He apologized perfunctorily, clearly not intending to change his behavior.
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